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In the creation ofDemon Slayer , the Demon Slayer Corps contains some of the most powerful humankind alive , but even they have their labored - hitters . Known as the Hashira ( literally translated as " Pillars " ) , these swordmasters possess skill and ability that would make even the most herculean demons cower at the thought of a one - on - one battle .
Each Hashira is a master ofa different Breathing Style , hold their powers a scrap hard to compare at times . One ca n’t aid but question , though : which of these Hashira are the strongest of them all ? Fans will continue to debate the issue for timeless existence , but here ’s one ranking of every Hashira get a line in the series , going from least to most powerful . This leaning is based on the manga , so there may bespoilersfor anime viewer !
12Kanae Kocho, The Flower Hashira
The Flower Hashira Kanae Kocho was actually killed several years before the mainDemon Slayerstory . A schoolmaster of Flower Breathing ( a form derived from Water Breathing ) , Kanae was a variety cleaning lady , albeit with a strict side . Her ventilation proficiency made her a powerful warrior , and it was only after battling the sadistic Upper Rank Two fiend Doma that she met her end . Even so , Kanae was capable to combat Doma until dayspring before being fatally wound , showing both extreme skill and stamina . regrettably , her destruction imply that little of her fighting ability is picture , meaning she ’s ranked last mostly because she ’s a mystery .
11Shinobu Kocho, The Insect Hashira
The Insect Hashira Shinobu Kocho is Kanae ’s sis , and is also incredibly powerful in her own right . Shinobu ’s Insect Breathing styleis derived from Kanae ’s own Flower Breathing style , showing the bond between the sisters . While externally calm and favorable , Shinobu harbors a deep hate for demons ever since they killed her babe , which motivated her to keep refining her skills until reaching the level of a Hashira . Despite being a Hashira , she still does n’t have the physical strength to cut off a demon ’s heading in a unmarried swipe , ensuring a lower membership on this leaning .
10Jigoro Kuwajima, The (Former) Thunder Hashira
Not only was this prestigious demon slayer the former Thunder Hashira , he was also an excellent teacher who devoted his life to rail the next generation of demon slayer . As Thunder Hashira , his skill can be seen inthe movements of Zenitsu , one of his last pupils . Despite his stiff impression in his students , he was crushed when his former protégé Kaigaku betrayed the Corps and became a daemon in the Twelve Kizuki . His heartbreak over this round of case in the end drove Jigoro to trust ritualistic suicide . The Thunder Hashira position remains unfilled throughoutDemon Slayer , so not much is jazz about his fighting power .
9Tengen Uzui, The Sound Hashira
know as the Sound Hashira , Tengen Uzui is a showy but skilled fighter . He ’s experience for fighting alongside his three wives just as much as he is for his skill in battle . In the Entertainment District Arc , Tengen was essential to defeating the Upper Six Demons Daki and Gyutaro , even after becoming poison and fall back a hand . Thanks to his mastery of Sound Breathing , Tengen is able-bodied to record his conflict like a melodic sexual conquest and review them to meliorate his skill . Tengen was storm to withdraw after losing a hired man , as his struggle capabilities were no longer sufficient to rest a Hashira .
8Sakonji Urokodaki, The (Former) Water Hashira
This monster slayer could easily be mistaken for a demon himself at first glimpse , thanks to his tengu masquerade . In actuality , his real typeface is read to have a kindly look to it . Urokodaki may be old , but that ’s an incredible accomplishment among monster slayers , as it means they ’ve survived every battle they faced . In his day , Urokodaki was the Water Hashira anda captain of Water Breathing , hence why this was the style he first teach to Tanjiro way back in the beginning of the series . While he now drop his days teaching new demon slayers , there ’s no doubt he was a powerhouse Hashira in his blossom .
7Obanai Iguro, The Serpent Hashira
Harsh and strict , Iguro is a master of his own proficiency , Serpent Breathing , and is also one of the most determined of the demon slayers .
He often covers his face in bandages to hide dreadful mark get by a demon when he was jr. , and loathe them with great passion . Thanks to his decision and his power to twist and bow his blade much like a slithering serpent , Obanai Iguro was able to combat the original demon , Muzan , even after being blinded and awfully spite . Although not the most powerful Hashira , Obanai Iguro ’s will is 2nd to none .
6Kyojuro Rengoku, The Flame Hashira
The Flame Hashira Kyojuro Rengoku is revered as one of the most powerful demon slayers . His feats include using the Flame Breathing Style to supply a sea of flames against his opponents . During the Mugen Train arc , Rengoku knead with Tanjiro and friends to overcome a demon that was obliterate passengers on a train , even have a dramatic battle atop the traincars . Rengoku was unluckily killedshortly thereafter by the Upper Three demon Akaza , whom he fought singlehandedly to reserve Tanjiro to miss . While Rengoku ’s bravery is beyond question , his power was almost as great .
5Muichiro Tokito, The Mist Hashira
Muichiro Tokito is a portent among demon killer , obtaining the social station of Hashira at the shockingly young age of 14 . He began coach as a demon killer even younger , at 10 , and mastered his Mist Breathing Style within mere month . Tokito really comes from a long line of demon slayer , tying him to the top - ranked daemon , Kokushibo , by bloodline . During the Swordsmith Village arc , Tokito was able to vote down the Upper Five Demon Gyokko by himself , a feat no other Hashira has been capable to carry off . He was also the first to manifest what ’s known asa Demon Slayer Mark , unlock greater level of power for himself , and finally the other Hashira as well .
4Sanemi Shinazugawa, The Wind Hashira
The Wind Hashira ’s scar - covered body is a will to his eld of combat devil . A sea captain of Wind Breathing , Sanemi Shinazugawa is know to be ill-mannered , stubborn , and driven by fury . apart from his excellent swordsman skills , Sanemi ’s blood is known to be uplift to Demons , which can work for or against him as Demons fall back focus from his blood ’s spirit , yet hungriness for its intoxicating effects . Sanemi is the elder buddy of fellow demon slayer Genya , but due totheir past times , the Wind Hashirarefuses to know him . His performance in the concluding conflict against Muzan was incredible , assuring his place near the top of the lean .
3Giyu Tomioka, The Water Hashira
Urokodaki ’s heritor to the deed of Water Hashira isGiyu Tomioka . Giyu does n’t feel he deserves the claim of Water Hashira , and will sometimes insist the seat is empty , but the fact of the matter is that Giyu ’s skill is second to none . As the strong and silent type , Giyu was able to easily defeat the Father Spider Demon , and even earned the esteem of Akaza , Upper Rank Three of the Twelve Kizuki . Akaza considered Giyu so worthy that he offer to make him into a Demon , but Giyu naturally wane .
